Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl
Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl costs about $7.53 to make ($1.88 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 557 calories, 48 g protein, and 65 g net carbs. Total time: 35 min.
- 48 g protein/serving
- 557 calories/serving
- 65 g net carbs
- 35 min total time
- Easy difficulty
The classic meal-prep bowl: pan-seared chicken breast, frozen broccoli, and rice with a soy-garlic glaze. Cheap, filling, and it reheats well for four days.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb chicken breast, cubed | $4.73 |
| 1.5 cups dry white rice | $0.57 |
| 1 lb frozen broccoli | $1.25 |
| 3 tbsp soy sauce | $0.38 |
| 3 cloves garlic, minced | $0.12 |
| 1 tbsp olive oil | $0.24 |
| salt, pepper, red pepper flakes | $0.25 |
| Total | $7.53 |
How to make it
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and sear 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add frozen broccoli straight from the bag and cook 5–6 minutes until heated through.
- Add soy sauce, toss everything for a minute, and serve over rice.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 557 |
| Protein | 48 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Net carbs | 65 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 742 mg |
Substitutions
- Chicken breast, boneless skinless → Chicken thighs, boneless skinless — saves $0.33/serving, −8 g protein. cheaper per lb, more forgiving
- Broccoli florets, frozen → Mixed vegetables, frozen (peas/carrots/corn) — saves $0.04/serving. whatever frozen veg is on sale
Make it cheaper
Swap chicken breast for thighs and this drops well under $2 a serving — thighs are cheaper per pound and harder to overcook.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl?
About $7.53 total, or $1.88 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl?
Each serving has roughly 48 g of protein (557 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl cheaper?
Swap chicken breast for thighs and this drops well under $2 a serving — thighs are cheaper per pound and harder to overcook.
Do leftovers of Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl keep well?
Excellent — holds 4 days refrigerated; the standard meal-prep lunch.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.